Get started
Two short paths: admin once, then your first week.
1. Admin setup Both
Admin config is mainly groups and teams — who leads, team name, who’s on it.
- Install Cadence — Jira → Apps → Marketplace → Cadence. Start a trial if prompted.
- Open Cadence admin — Jira gear → Marketplace apps → Cadence admin.
- Team Leads group — Confirm the group name → Save / ensure group → add managers who should lead teams.
- Create a team — Name the team → pick a lead already in the group → + Create team.
- Roster — Lead opens Cadence → Team and adds members.
Screenshots: Install & admin.
2. Your first week Both
- Open Cadence — Apps → Cadence → Calendar (Day or Week).
- Add a meeting or Focus — New event beside your issues.
- Week Compass — Roles → Big Rocks → Renew → Save → Place Big Rocks on calendar.
- Day Plan — Pull Big Rocks → rank A / B / C.
- Today — Check events, due-soon, reminders, RSVP.